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Massive Attack
GuitarRiffDistortedrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s/1990s, exact year/model not confirmed for this session)
AmpMarshall JCM800 (model inferred from era, genre, and typical Massive Attack live/studio rigs; exact amp for studio not confirmed)
Amp Settings
mid7
bass6.5
gain5.5
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dark and saturatedheavy, sustained power chordsslightly fuzzy, compressedmid-heavy, thick textureminimal reverb, dry and directslow attack, synth-like sustainno audible modulationdense and layerednot scooped, strong midrangeindustrial, almost mechanical
Difficulty
The riff is slow and repetitive but requires tight timing, heavy palm muting, and dynamic control to maintain the song's intensity and texture.
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